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Ball State Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Jahwan Edwards holds Ball State's career rushing yards record with 4,558 yards (2011–2014). Marcus Merriweather (4,002) and MiQuale Lewis (3,748) round out the top three. 7 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Kiael Kelly (2022–2025), No. 20 on the list.
Ball State CardinalsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jahwan Edwards | 2011–2014 | 4,558 |
| 2 | Marcus Merriweather | 1999–2002 | 4,002 |
| 3 | MiQuale Lewis | 2006–2010 | 3,748 |
| 4 | Bernie Parmalee | 1987–1990 | 3,483 |
| 5 | LeAndre Moore | 1995–1998 | 3,080 |
| 6 | Michael Blair | 1993–1996 | 3,051 |
| 7 | Caleb Huntley | 2017–2020 | 2,902 |
| 8 | James Gilbert | 2015–2018 | 2,806 |
| 9 | Corey Croom | 1989–1992 | 2,725 |
| 10 | Carson Steele | 2021–2022 | 2,447 |
| 11 | Amos VanPelt | 1966–1968 | 2,209 |
| 12 | Tony Nibbs | 1992–1994 | 2,098 |
| 13 | Terry Lymon | 1980–1983 | 2,013 |
| 14 | Tony Schmid | 1971–1973 | 2,000 |
| 15 | Earl Taylor | 1975–1976 | 1,918 |
| 16 | George Jenkins | 1975–1977 | 1,842 |
| 17 | Art Yaroch | 1973–1976 | 1,613 |
| 18 | Horactio Banks | 2012–2014 | 1,534 |
| 19 | Carlton Campbell | 1983–1986 | 1,516 |
| 20 | Kiael Kelly | 2022–2025 | 1,498 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Ball State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.